Articles related to "Wwi"
The War Fought Over "A Scrap of Paper:" England And The Outbreak Of WWI
world war i • origins of world war i • liberal government • 1914 • comedy of errors
world war i • origins of world war i • liberal government • 1914 • comedy of errors
Battle of Amiens, WWI Victory at Great Cost
Canadians at the ready, the Allies took on the Germans at Amiens, France, surprising the overconfident enemy in covert assaults. The battle was won, but thousands lost
battle of amiens • amiens france • world war one • wwi • canadians in amiens
Canadians at the ready, the Allies took on the Germans at Amiens, France, surprising the overconfident enemy in covert assaults. The battle was won, but thousands lost
battle of amiens • amiens france • world war one • wwi • canadians in amiens
Czech Volunteers in Russia WWI
The Czech Legion started from humble beginnings in 1914 and ended up as one of the last reliable units on the World War One Eastern Front.
czechoslovak legions • 1914 • 1915 • 1917 • 1918
The Czech Legion started from humble beginnings in 1914 and ended up as one of the last reliable units on the World War One Eastern Front.
czechoslovak legions • 1914 • 1915 • 1917 • 1918
Life in the Tomb: WWI Literature
The story that horrified readers with its frank portrayal of World War I military life is now one of the bestselling books of modern Greek literature.
life in the tomb • stratis myrivilis • modern greek literature • wwi literature • war stories
The story that horrified readers with its frank portrayal of World War I military life is now one of the bestselling books of modern Greek literature.
life in the tomb • stratis myrivilis • modern greek literature • wwi literature • war stories
The WWI Serbian Army of 1914
Underequipped, outnumbered, and fighting with its back to the mountains the Serbian National Army never shrank from its duties in World War One.
serbia world war one • austria serbia • belgrade • serbian army • voyvoda (field marshall) radomir putnik
Underequipped, outnumbered, and fighting with its back to the mountains the Serbian National Army never shrank from its duties in World War One.
serbia world war one • austria serbia • belgrade • serbian army • voyvoda (field marshall) radomir putnik
The Architect of Beersheba; Soldier and Spy
Richard Meinertzhagen, one of Great Britain's military eccentrics during and after WWI.
wwi • british • army • german east africa • africa
Richard Meinertzhagen, one of Great Britain's military eccentrics during and after WWI.
wwi • british • army • german east africa • africa
War and Responsibilty: Ferguson's PITY OF WAR (book review)
Niall Ferguson's latest book THE PITY OF WAR has caused a firestorm of controversy among academics and others and has profoundly affected the debate about World War I. "The A.J.P. Taylor" of his generation, Ferguson's book is fun, historically entertaining and interesting, as well as extremely controversial and often wrong. This extended essay offers a thorough synopsis of the author's arguments as well as my assessment of the book.
first world war • ww1 • wwi • great war • military
Niall Ferguson's latest book THE PITY OF WAR has caused a firestorm of controversy among academics and others and has profoundly affected the debate about World War I. "The A.J.P. Taylor" of his generation, Ferguson's book is fun, historically entertaining and interesting, as well as extremely controversial and often wrong. This extended essay offers a thorough synopsis of the author's arguments as well as my assessment of the book.
first world war • ww1 • wwi • great war • military
World War One fighters
The evolution of fighting aircraft during World War One.
wwi • world war one • aircraft • fighters • war
The evolution of fighting aircraft during World War One.
wwi • world war one • aircraft • fighters • war
Jazz, Josephine Baker, and France
Into a France rocked by WWI and the Great Depression, jazz arrived at the perfect moment to revitalize, renew, and fill deep longings for escape into "Otherness
jazz • josephine baker • african americans • exoticism • primitivism
Into a France rocked by WWI and the Great Depression, jazz arrived at the perfect moment to revitalize, renew, and fill deep longings for escape into "Otherness
jazz • josephine baker • african americans • exoticism • primitivism
June 28, 1914
June 28, 1914: a Serbian nationalist shot and killed Austrian Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife. Though many long range causes existed, this event would launch WWI.
sarajevo • austro-hungarian empire • gavrilo princip • black hand • bosnia
June 28, 1914: a Serbian nationalist shot and killed Austrian Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife. Though many long range causes existed, this event would launch WWI.
sarajevo • austro-hungarian empire • gavrilo princip • black hand • bosnia
Photo Essay: Let Us Not Forget
A tribute to those that have served in the past and a reminder not to forget our brave heros that have fought to ensure our freedoms.
patriotic • patroitism • america • history • wwi
A tribute to those that have served in the past and a reminder not to forget our brave heros that have fought to ensure our freedoms.
patriotic • patroitism • america • history • wwi
Remembrance Day
The day we honor those that have fallen.
remembrance day • veterans day • veterans • remembrance • day
The day we honor those that have fallen.
remembrance day • veterans day • veterans • remembrance • day
The Old National Road And Quaker Settlements
Hoosier Hannah travels The Old National Road through Indiana and takes you to one of the earliest Quaker settlements of Richmond, Indiana and the first Quaker college of Earlham College. Join her on a tour of the early meeting houses in Wayne County, and look at accommodation and restaurants in Richmond.
quakers • barns • meeting • plain • quilts
Hoosier Hannah travels The Old National Road through Indiana and takes you to one of the earliest Quaker settlements of Richmond, Indiana and the first Quaker college of Earlham College. Join her on a tour of the early meeting houses in Wayne County, and look at accommodation and restaurants in Richmond.
quakers • barns • meeting • plain • quilts
The Real Bear Behind Winnie the Pooh
An article about the real-life inspiration for Winnie the Pooh, Winnipeg the black bear, and her special relationship with her human friend, the child Christopher Robin.
canada • black bear • 2nd canadian infantry batallion • manitoba • winnipeg
An article about the real-life inspiration for Winnie the Pooh, Winnipeg the black bear, and her special relationship with her human friend, the child Christopher Robin.
canada • black bear • 2nd canadian infantry batallion • manitoba • winnipeg
A Century of Saving Lives
Rottweilers have served as active search and rescue dogs from WWI all the way up to Ground Zero.
dog • pet • rottweiler • search and rescue • history
Rottweilers have served as active search and rescue dogs from WWI all the way up to Ground Zero.
dog • pet • rottweiler • search and rescue • history
The 1914 Army of Montenegro
Montenegro began the war as the poorest equipped of all of the 1914 armies but never faltered, and often outfought its enemies.
montenegro world war one • montenegro army • gasser heavy revolver • montenegrin soldier • smith & wesson 44 caliber revolvers
Montenegro began the war as the poorest equipped of all of the 1914 armies but never faltered, and often outfought its enemies.
montenegro world war one • montenegro army • gasser heavy revolver • montenegrin soldier • smith & wesson 44 caliber revolvers
The Fall of ANZAC Day
During the 60's, 70's and early 80's, ANZAC Day in Australia was regarded as a day of jingoism that had no place in the modern Australia
anzac • gallipoli • kokoda • tobrook • anzac day
During the 60's, 70's and early 80's, ANZAC Day in Australia was regarded as a day of jingoism that had no place in the modern Australia
anzac • gallipoli • kokoda • tobrook • anzac day
The Resurgence of ANZAC Day
Attitudes towards ANZAC Day began to change with a new generation and changes in world events.
anzac • anzac day • war • world war i • world war ii
Attitudes towards ANZAC Day began to change with a new generation and changes in world events.
anzac • anzac day • war • world war i • world war ii
Transportation and Time
How we measure time became more and more important as transportation technology became faster and more sophisticated.
time • transportation • history • chronometer • standard
How we measure time became more and more important as transportation technology became faster and more sophisticated.
time • transportation • history • chronometer • standard
V-12 Power!
This article chronicles the development of the V-12 engine from the earliest examples to the latest offerings from the likes of Cadillac, Chrysler and Peugeot, and includes a historical timeline.
engine • v12 power • v-12 engines • motor • history
This article chronicles the development of the V-12 engine from the earliest examples to the latest offerings from the likes of Cadillac, Chrysler and Peugeot, and includes a historical timeline.
engine • v12 power • v-12 engines • motor • history
Austin Powers 2| King of Masks | Limbo | The Winslow Boy
Shag me, mask me, and throw me in limbo -- or a David Mamet film.
austin powers • the spy who shagged me • dr. evil • heather graham • mike myers
Shag me, mask me, and throw me in limbo -- or a David Mamet film.
austin powers • the spy who shagged me • dr. evil • heather graham • mike myers
Billy Bishop: Canadian Flying Ace
In July 1915, Billy Bishop watched a Nieuport biplane take off. He knew immediately that he wanted to be a pilot and engage the enemy in battle in the air. What he didn't know is that he would be come the best fighter pilot in the Allied Forces.
biographies • billy bishop • flying ace • wwi • germany
In July 1915, Billy Bishop watched a Nieuport biplane take off. He knew immediately that he wanted to be a pilot and engage the enemy in battle in the air. What he didn't know is that he would be come the best fighter pilot in the Allied Forces.
biographies • billy bishop • flying ace • wwi • germany
Canadian Women at War
When WWI broke out, thousands of Canadian men enlisted to fight for their country. What part did Canadian women have in the war effort? You might be surprised.
wwi • canada • canada for kids • kids korner • canadian
When WWI broke out, thousands of Canadian men enlisted to fight for their country. What part did Canadian women have in the war effort? You might be surprised.
wwi • canada • canada for kids • kids korner • canadian
Baratov's Corps Combat Record
Baratov's cavalry corps in Persia, forgotten and far from home during the Russian Revolution, refused to stop fighting during World War One.
cossacks persia • world war one persia • wwi persia • tabriz • cossacks iran
Baratov's cavalry corps in Persia, forgotten and far from home during the Russian Revolution, refused to stop fighting during World War One.
cossacks persia • world war one persia • wwi persia • tabriz • cossacks iran
Canadian Nurses in World War One
Canadian Nursing Sisters in WWI - courageous women provided soldiers emergency medical care in the field, and security and comfort that only caring women could provide.
canadian history • canadian nurses in world war one • nurses of the canadian army nursing service • canadian women volunteered to join the war effort • given the title of nursing sisters
Canadian Nursing Sisters in WWI - courageous women provided soldiers emergency medical care in the field, and security and comfort that only caring women could provide.
canadian history • canadian nurses in world war one • nurses of the canadian army nursing service • canadian women volunteered to join the war effort • given the title of nursing sisters
Dan Daly:Legendary Enlisted Marine
Daly fought the Boxers in China, the Cacos in Haiti, served aboard numerous ships, fought in the "Bananna wars", and fought the Germans in WWI at Belleau Woods.
dan daly • enlisted • marine • legend • united staes marine corps
Daly fought the Boxers in China, the Cacos in Haiti, served aboard numerous ships, fought in the "Bananna wars", and fought the Germans in WWI at Belleau Woods.
dan daly • enlisted • marine • legend • united staes marine corps
Hauptman Detzner WW I Holdout
When the Allies occupied the German colony of New Guinea at the opening of WW I a German officer led a four-year expedition to retain the island, surrendering in 1919.
last german unit to surrender • caroline islands • marshall islands • marianas islands • samoa
When the Allies occupied the German colony of New Guinea at the opening of WW I a German officer led a four-year expedition to retain the island, surrendering in 1919.
last german unit to surrender • caroline islands • marshall islands • marianas islands • samoa
Robert W. Service, Canada's Poet
Robert Service earned international fame with his book "Songs of a Sourdough" and two lively ballads, "The Shooting of Dan McGrew" and "The Cremation of Sam McGee".
robert w. service • robert service canada's poet • bard of the north • songs of a sourdough • the cremation of sam mcgee
Robert Service earned international fame with his book "Songs of a Sourdough" and two lively ballads, "The Shooting of Dan McGrew" and "The Cremation of Sam McGee".
robert w. service • robert service canada's poet • bard of the north • songs of a sourdough • the cremation of sam mcgee
Take the Bridge to Nowhere
Seventy years ago, a bridge was built to link farmers to the riverboat traffic of Whanganui. Now the bridge serves as a beautiful place for visitors.
new zealand • river • whanganui • whanganui national park • park
Seventy years ago, a bridge was built to link farmers to the riverboat traffic of Whanganui. Now the bridge serves as a beautiful place for visitors.
new zealand • river • whanganui • whanganui national park • park
The 1914 Army of Austria-Hungary
Well equipped and fairly modern by eastern european standards, the Army of the Dual Monarchy suffered one of the worst morale problems imaginable.
austria-hungary army • belgrade • austria world war one • wwi • dual monarchy
Well equipped and fairly modern by eastern european standards, the Army of the Dual Monarchy suffered one of the worst morale problems imaginable.
austria-hungary army • belgrade • austria world war one • wwi • dual monarchy
The British Army in 1914
In a war that began with million man armies of conscripts fighting it out toe to toe, the Royal Army distinguished itself in personal combat.
army british empire • royal army • world war one britian • england • english army
In a war that began with million man armies of conscripts fighting it out toe to toe, the Royal Army distinguished itself in personal combat.
army british empire • royal army • world war one britian • england • english army
The Cavalry Corps of Gen Baratov
Composition and origins of the Russian Imperial Army's 1st Caucasian Cavalry Corps of General NN Baratov fighting the Turks in Persia during World War One.
cossacks persia • world war one persia • wwi persia • tabriz • cossacks iran
Composition and origins of the Russian Imperial Army's 1st Caucasian Cavalry Corps of General NN Baratov fighting the Turks in Persia during World War One.
cossacks persia • world war one persia • wwi persia • tabriz • cossacks iran
The Halifax Explosion of 1917
Haligonians watched with curiosity as Mont Blanc drifted to Halifax, the ship ablaze from an accident. Minutes later, the ship exploded, with many injured and killed
halifax explosion of 1917 • northern halifax dartmouth demolished • halifax nova scotia in wwi • french ship mont blanc • belgian ship iwo
Haligonians watched with curiosity as Mont Blanc drifted to Halifax, the ship ablaze from an accident. Minutes later, the ship exploded, with many injured and killed
halifax explosion of 1917 • northern halifax dartmouth demolished • halifax nova scotia in wwi • french ship mont blanc • belgian ship iwo
The Imperial German army of 1914
From a peacetime standing army of 870,000 men the grey coated war machine of the Kaiser eventually put almost fourteen million under arms to fight the whole western world
world war one • wwi • the great war • the imperial german army • german empire 1914
From a peacetime standing army of 870,000 men the grey coated war machine of the Kaiser eventually put almost fourteen million under arms to fight the whole western world
world war one • wwi • the great war • the imperial german army • german empire 1914
The Imperial Russian army of 1914
With 14 million peasant drafts lead by an officer corps one percent of that size, the Russian army was short of every single thing except soldiers, bravery and enemies.
russian empire • the ukraine • belarus • poland • baltic countries
With 14 million peasant drafts lead by an officer corps one percent of that size, the Russian army was short of every single thing except soldiers, bravery and enemies.
russian empire • the ukraine • belarus • poland • baltic countries
The Memorial Cup
Former Memorial Cup champion players include Guy Lafleur, Scotty Bowman, Harry Howell, Frank Selke, Ted Lindsay, Bernie Parent, Toe Blake, Father David Bauer, Glen Sather
memorial cup • western hockey league • ontario hockey league • quebec hockey league • whl
Former Memorial Cup champion players include Guy Lafleur, Scotty Bowman, Harry Howell, Frank Selke, Ted Lindsay, Bernie Parent, Toe Blake, Father David Bauer, Glen Sather
memorial cup • western hockey league • ontario hockey league • quebec hockey league • whl
Presidential Advisers
Some presidents have depended on close political advisers to help build election campaign strategy and government policy. The advisers were often at one with their boss.
mark hanna • colonel edward house • louis mchenry howe • presidential adviser • kitchen cabinet
Some presidents have depended on close political advisers to help build election campaign strategy and government policy. The advisers were often at one with their boss.
mark hanna • colonel edward house • louis mchenry howe • presidential adviser • kitchen cabinet
I. The Bauhaus School, Weimar, 1919
Probably the most influential design and architectural movement since the Renaissance, the Bauhaus School has impacted virtually every area of functional living in the 20th century. A chronological history beginning with its founding in Weimar 80 years ago.
bauhaus • architecture • walter gropius • mies van der rohe • design
Probably the most influential design and architectural movement since the Renaissance, the Bauhaus School has impacted virtually every area of functional living in the 20th century. A chronological history beginning with its founding in Weimar 80 years ago.
bauhaus • architecture • walter gropius • mies van der rohe • design
Ferrari: The Italian Stallion
The name, Ferrari, elicits an emotional response that few others can match.
ferrari • dan cooper • enzo • classic car • vintage car
The name, Ferrari, elicits an emotional response that few others can match.
ferrari • dan cooper • enzo • classic car • vintage car
Outline of Norway's History
Norway, the land of the Vikings,influenced Western Europe by conquest from the 9th through the 13th century. Monarchs noted include Harald in the 890s to Harald V in 1991
norway • norwegian history • vikings • eric the red • lief ericsson
Norway, the land of the Vikings,influenced Western Europe by conquest from the 9th through the 13th century. Monarchs noted include Harald in the 890s to Harald V in 1991
norway • norwegian history • vikings • eric the red • lief ericsson
Biography of Manuel de Falla
Life and Works of Manuel de Falla, famous for ballets 'Love, the Magician' and 'The Three-Cornered Hat.'
manuel de falla • manuel de falla brief biography • de falla la vida breve • de falla el amor brujo • de falla nights in the gardens of spain
Life and Works of Manuel de Falla, famous for ballets 'Love, the Magician' and 'The Three-Cornered Hat.'
manuel de falla • manuel de falla brief biography • de falla la vida breve • de falla el amor brujo • de falla nights in the gardens of spain
Columbus Day Controversy
Non-aboriginal viewpoint - guest writer Nanette Croce explores Native American and Italo-American tensions around Columbus Day. Celebrating diversity or genocide?
cristofero colombo • native american columbus day • columbus day protest • columbus genocide • columbus indians
Non-aboriginal viewpoint - guest writer Nanette Croce explores Native American and Italo-American tensions around Columbus Day. Celebrating diversity or genocide?
cristofero colombo • native american columbus day • columbus day protest • columbus genocide • columbus indians
Film Review: Crimson Rivers II
Welcome to the first installment of Medieval History's Sunday Afternoon at the Movies. Today, it's French action flick Crimson Rivers II: Angels of the Apocalypse.
france • germany • maginot line • charlemagne • lothair
Welcome to the first installment of Medieval History's Sunday Afternoon at the Movies. Today, it's French action flick Crimson Rivers II: Angels of the Apocalypse.
france • germany • maginot line • charlemagne • lothair
Manuel II Paleologus pt 2
Since Benedict XVI quoted him in a speech on September 12, 2006, Manuel II's words have been closely examined. But what about the motivations behind them?
manuel ii • paleologus • palaiologos • palaeologus • twenty-six dialogues with a persian
Since Benedict XVI quoted him in a speech on September 12, 2006, Manuel II's words have been closely examined. But what about the motivations behind them?
manuel ii • paleologus • palaiologos • palaeologus • twenty-six dialogues with a persian
National D-Day Musuem
The Grand Opening of the National D-Day Museum
d-day • dday • overlord • eisenhower • wwii
The Grand Opening of the National D-Day Museum
d-day • dday • overlord • eisenhower • wwii
Remembrance and Veteran's Day Reading
An awesome book about a soldier in the WWI trenches of Flanders, who uses his white scarf to protect himself when he rescues a robin caught in the barbed wire surrounding no-man's land.
flanders fields • ww1 • remembrance • great books for kids • norm jorgensen
An awesome book about a soldier in the WWI trenches of Flanders, who uses his white scarf to protect himself when he rescues a robin caught in the barbed wire surrounding no-man's land.
flanders fields • ww1 • remembrance • great books for kids • norm jorgensen
Russian State Diamond Fund
Russia's State Diamond Fund is home to Russia's most important, and most impressive, treasures. Royal regalia, huge gems, and exquisite jewelry reside at the Kremlin.
state diamond fund • kremlin armory • peter the great • imperial crown of russia • orlov diamond
Russia's State Diamond Fund is home to Russia's most important, and most impressive, treasures. Royal regalia, huge gems, and exquisite jewelry reside at the Kremlin.
state diamond fund • kremlin armory • peter the great • imperial crown of russia • orlov diamond
Active Love: The Greatest Gift
The best gift for the Holidays, or for any days, is Active Love. As has been said, without motion, nothing happens. To say we love is one thing; to consciously practice Active Loving is another. It's simple. . .but not easy. Here's your opportunity to turn your love light up a notch or three.
love • peace • joy • new thought • religion
The best gift for the Holidays, or for any days, is Active Love. As has been said, without motion, nothing happens. To say we love is one thing; to consciously practice Active Loving is another. It's simple. . .but not easy. Here's your opportunity to turn your love light up a notch or three.
love • peace • joy • new thought • religion
Agatha Christie
Agatha Christie, born in 1890, wrote 80 mystery novels and numerous plays and short stories. Her works have sold over two billion copies in 45 languages.
agatha christie • mystery writer • best-selling mystery writer • hercule poirot • miss marple
Agatha Christie, born in 1890, wrote 80 mystery novels and numerous plays and short stories. Her works have sold over two billion copies in 45 languages.
agatha christie • mystery writer • best-selling mystery writer • hercule poirot • miss marple
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